Bethesda, MD
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$562 Avg asking sale price
$40 Avg asking lease rate
24,404 SF Avg unit lease size
9,702 SF Avg building size for sale

Bethesda's Demographic Profile

Bethesda has 28,454 households and a median income of $175,588, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 69,366
# Households 28,454
Median age 43
Median household income $175,588
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 11,265
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
North Bethesda $372 3,072 SF 7.31%
McLean $544 3,810 SF 6.69%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bethesda $573 3,365 SF
Chevy Chase $573 3,365 SF
North Bethesda $480 7,012 SF
McLean $459 5,110 SF
Kensington $218 8,934 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bethesda

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

4709 Maple Ave

Bethesda, MD 20814

  • 2,876 SF Office Building
  • $1,600,000
For Sale

9207 Old Georgetown Rd

Bethesda, MD 20814

  • 2,292 SF Office Building
  • $1,075,500
For Sale

4707-4711 Chase Ave

Bethesda, MD 20814

  • 6,000 SF Retail Building
  • $3,100,000
For Sale

4801 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, DC 20016

  • 23,339 SF Office Building
  • $460,000
For Sale

5534 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20015

  • 3,829 SF Retail Building
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

9101 Aldershot Drive

Bethesda, MD 20817

  • 0.74 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $1,400,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Bethesda pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bethesda $562 9,702 SF
Chevy Chase $587 9,246 SF
North Bethesda $409 12,616 SF
McLean $386 3,916 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Bethesda

For Sale

Kenwood Place

Bethesda, MD 20816

  • 328,540 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

5301 Connecticut Ave NW

Washington, DC 20015

  • 14,000 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bethesda alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Bethesda or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bethesda 69,366 28,454 43 $175,588 2 11,265 -1%
Chevy Chase 32,200 12,342 47 $224,712 3 3,029 -5%
McLean 49,958 16,903 46 $232,716 3 2,858 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bethesda, MD and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Bethesda

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Is Bethesda a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Bethesda offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Bethesda?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Bethesda. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Bethesda?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Bethesda. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Bethesda compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Bethesda. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Bethesda acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Bethesda, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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